Indus Towers names Venkatesh Tiwari as chief operating officer

MUMBAI: Indus Towers Limited has appointed Venkatesh Tiwari as chief operating officer, marking a key leadership transition as the company prepares for the retirement of its current COO, Tejinder Singh Kalra, later this year.

Tiwari’s appointment, effective April 1, places him within the company’s senior management personnel and sets the stage for a smooth handover ahead of Kalra’s retirement on August 31.

Bringing nearly three decades of experience, Tiwari joins from Amazon, where he held multiple leadership roles across operations, logistics and quick commerce. He played a central role in launching ultra-fast delivery services in India and scaling complex supply chain networks, including grocery, same-day delivery and third-party logistics.

His career spans a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, consumer electronics and FMCG. Before Amazon, he held leadership positions at Samsung, Bharti Airtel and Perfetti Van Melle, where he worked across operations, sales, customer service and marketing functions.

At Airtel, Tiwari contributed to several strategic and operational initiatives, gaining experience that aligns closely with Indus Towers’ core business in telecom infrastructure. His expertise in managing large-scale operations and customer-focused transformation is expected to support the company’s next phase of growth.

The appointment comes at a time when telecom infrastructure providers are navigating rising data demand and network expansion, making operational leadership increasingly critical.

With Tiwari stepping in and a transition window in place, Indus Towers appears to be ensuring continuity while bringing in fresh perspective. As the baton passes later this year, the focus will be on maintaining momentum in a fast-evolving digital ecosystem.